Based on a series of complementary methodological approaches and datasets implicitly linking trade to jobs, this report paints a mixed picture of Lao PDR’s recent export performance and how this has translated into job creation and improved job quality across the economy.
... Exibir mais + The findings of these various analytical approaches provide insight into the potential drivers of Lao PDR’s labor outcomes including the role of exports, and what the government and firms can do to better position Lao producers in external markets so that more and better jobs are created for Lao workers in the future. A key obstacle to attracting investment in high-value manufacturing is the Lao labor force’s low schooling levels. Policies likely to have only modest effects on aggregate welfare and inclusive growth. Policies will need to go beyond the manufacturing sector to address the limited employment and demand spillovers of mining production, and the limited market integration and value addition in agricultural production. It was concluded that Policies to enhance agricultural productivity, job quality and economic opportunities in rural areas will not only foster greater equity, but will also reduce urban-rural distortions and dampen the incentives to migrate.
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This Labour Force Survey (LFS) report contains data on employment and unemployment by age, gender, employment status, economic activities, occupations and other areas of the labour market.
... Exibir mais + At the end of the section 6 reports on changes of the main indicators between 2012, 2013 and 2014. Table 6.1 shows that most of the key labour market indicators have remained similar over the past three years. The employment rate rose slightly between 2012 and 2013 but then fell again to certain extent in 2014. The LFS data show that the percentage of those employed in part-time jobs decreased from 11.1 percent in 2013 to 7.7 percent in 2014. Self-employment (as a percentage of those employed) has risen slightly in the last two years. Furthermore, the percentage of the employed in vulnerable jobs (persons who are self-employed without employees and those who work unpaid in a family business) increased from 23.6 percent in 2013 to 24.9 percent in 2014. Manufacturing, trade, education and construction continue to employ almost half of all employed people.
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This Results Profile talks about building a better business environment in Moldova. The country has seen little foreign direct investment in its short two decades of independence.
... Exibir mais + Competitiveness Enhancement Project helped the government by enhancing Moldova's private sector through improvements in access to finance for higher standards and quality of export goods. More and better quality products were sold in Moldova and other countries. Six Moldovan banks selected under the project provided low interest loans to Moldovan exporters. As a result, forty nine companies have accessed loans to improve production and boost sales.
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This Results Profile talks about enhancing enterprise competitiveness in Moldova. The unfavorable business environment was one of the main constraints to improvements in productivity and competitiveness of Moldovan enterprises.
... Exibir mais + The Competitiveness Enhancement Project supported major improvements in the business environment in Moldova, reducing the time required to register a company and comply with regulatory requirements and cutting the number of annual inspections. Further, the project improved competitiveness and export capacity of businesses by supporting implementation of International Organization for Standardization quality certification and offering exporter’s access to long-term financing.
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